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A comparative study of hematological parameters between hypertensive and normotensive individuals in Harar, eastern

Beza Sileshi1, Fekadu Urgessa2, Moges Wordofa2

  • 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Collage of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.

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